project-based learning and problem solving

group-up

Real world problems require creative solutions. At the 4C Academy, teams of instructors and students work together to understand the needs of our community in order to develop innovative solutions to meet those needs.

Through our Group-Up initiatives, we aren’t just learning what needs to be done; WE’RE DOING IT!

environmental awareness

Adopt-A-Stream:“The Scientific Research class recently adopted the local Lower Flint Watershed, our specific spot is located right along the River Walk at Turtle Grove Park in Albany, GA. This experience not only enables the students to explore thei… — Adopt-A-Stream:
“The Scientific Research class recently adopted the local Lower Flint Watershed, our specific spot is located right along the River Walk at Turtle Grove Park in Albany, GA. This experience not only enables the students to explore their interests but also help increase their awareness and instill the desire to become environmental champions in our local community.”
-Virginia Kirima, 4C Science Instructor

Stand alone projects:

•Gather-Up- canned food drive

•Adopt a Stream

•Recycling

•Renewable energy

•Robotics in the real world

•Patient care- Improving communication

The fight against hunger

The 4C Gardens: Teaching our students how to teach our community.

Projects in The 4C Gardens:

•Technology in agricuture

•Water and soil conservation

•Entreprenuership- Produce stand

•Healthy living

•Construction in the real world

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) strives to create an environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other federally-protected status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by the DCSS.